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Marakon Associates (Acquired by Charles River 2009)

Defunct · Acquired — Charles River Associates
F

Critical (F) — Consultancy Caliber Grade

Marakon Associates was a strategy consulting firm specializing in value-based management, acquired by Charles River Associates in 2009. The brand was gradually absorbed into CRA's broader practice.

30
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Outcome Track Record
D
Pricing Honesty
D+
Conflict of Interest
D+
Talent Quality
D
Methodology Rigor
D
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 1978
  • Value-based management methodology
  • Acquired by Charles River Associates 2009
  • Brand absorbed into CRA practice

/ Best for

Not relevant. Brand absorbed.

/ Watch out for

Cautionary example on small-strategy-boutique acquisition outcomes.